Postdoctoral Associate (Soil Health and Carbon Dynamics)
The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.
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Expected Salary:Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the field of Soil Science, Agronomy, Agriculture and Biological Engineering or a reputed company field is required. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to .
Preferred:The project entails working with agronomic practices that improve soil health and stabilizes the soil carbon pool. Experience in the following areas would be preferred.
- soil health indexing
- mineral associated organic matter (MAOM)
- data-driven machine learning models and simulation modeling
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- Cover letter stating the applicant's interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information, including email addresses, for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation